Barry Callebaut reportedly planning cocoa split
Rumours of a major Barry Callebaut shake‑up are swirling, and the cocoa market could feel the impact
Business
Ben and Jerry’s removes three board members following introduction of new rules
This marks the latest stage in the conflict between the ice cream maker and its parent company
Kraft Heinz appoints new CEO following split announcement
The Kraft Heinz Company names Steve Cahillane as chief executive officer
Mars completes Kellanova acquisition in deal set to reshape snacking
Mars and Kellanova join forces in a landmark deal set to reshape the global snacking industry
Coca-Cola names new CEO
Executive vice president and chief operating officer Henrique Braun will take over as CEO of The Coca-Cola Company: succeeding James Quincey, who has led the drinks giant for nine years.
Alternative cocoa: Ways confectionery’s most under-threat ingredient is being replaced
Chocolate makers has been significantly impacted by the cocoa crisis. Ingredient innovation offers a solution
Opinion
What’s next for The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
Now that the Magnum Company has officially spun out from Unilever, what’s its direction of travel?
Mars-Kellanova merger “approved unconditionally”
Mars seals €31bn Kellanova deal after EU approval - what does this mean for snacking’s future?
Inside the rise of the world’s biggest ice cream company
It’s official: a new independent giant now rules the ice cream world. We explore the €8bn Magnum Co’s journey to the top
Soaring protein demand powers FrieslandCampina’s strategic expansion
The Dutch company has made its biggest ingredients investment yet as it bets on the protein boom to continue
Nestlé reportedly planning coffee sale amid portfolio shake-up
Swiss food and beverage giant is reportedly considering sale of Blue Bottle Coffee as part of streamlining strategy
Candy Kittens owner buys Unilever snack brand Graze
Unilever offloads Graze to Katjes International, marking a fresh start for the snack brand under Candy Kittens’ wing
Where the magic happens... How Coca-Cola’s R&D hub creates the drinks of tomorrow
How Coca-Cola brings global power and local consumer innovation together
Up the food chain
Pladis is betting on functional NPD and here’s why
Snack major Pladis is reimagining snacking with a focus on wellness and functionality. The big question: how will this shape NPD for favourites like McVitie’s, BN and Ülker?
Candy Kittens owner in talks to buy Unilever snack brand Graze
Unilever is set to offload Graze for a fraction of its 2019 purchase price. Can Katjes revive the struggling snack brand?
Up the food chain
Oatly’s strategy: Driving plant-based milk’s growth through taste, creativity and sustainability
How Oatly’s North American president Helge Weitz uses his CPG and real-world restaurant experience to map the firm’s US reset
Cost-cutting in food: How tech and ingredients can keep expenses down
Precision fermentation and ingredient diversification could provide answers for struggling food companies
Ingredients in flux: Beneo’s CEO on what’s changing and what’s next
The ingredients sector is weathering some of its toughest headwinds yet - but beneath the turbulence lie clear, compelling opportunities for growth
Crops at risk: How F&B can respond
Land degradation is one of many threats to agricultural yields globally
Unilever may sell Marmite, Bovril and Colman’s Mustard
They could be the latest classic food brands to be offloaded by the CPG major
Nestlé executive vice president steps down
Nestlé’s key strategist retires after four decades shaping global growth
Industry takes aim at Lancet’s deadly UPF report
The Lancet’s latest series linking ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to harm across multiple organs has reignited debate over their role in public health
Opinion
The snackdown: The Lancet just declared war on UPFs
The Lancet’s new UPF Series doesn’t politely enter the UPF debate – it kicks the door open and bakery and snacks are suddenly standing in the blast zone
Big Food Big Moves: Who’s next in the big CPG shake-up
Nestlé, Ferrero, Mars, Unilever and Kraft Heinz are reshaping the food and beverage landscape with bold M&A moves. But what’s next?
General Mills, WK Kellogg & Ferrero spark a fresh fight for the breakfast bowl
Once the poster child for easy mornings, breakfast cereal has been losing shelf swagger. Now a new wave of innovation, investment and protein-packed reinvention is pushing the category back into the spotlight
Lactalis enters the GLP-1 race
The world’s largest dairy company is wooing shoppers on weight loss meds with a new functional yogurt
SVZ sees health craze as opportunity, not threat
The ingredients company suggests that its focus on fruit and veg puts it in a prime position to benefit from consumer obsessions with health
Campbell’s Pokémon play: How the soup brand is winning with videogamers
A limited-edition line of collectible cans and a national sweepstakes helped Campbell’s connect with fans across generations while showcasing the power of gaming partnerships
World’s first circular fish farm incoming - on land
What does true circularity mean when it comes to fish farming?
Nestlé R&D head on how the world’s biggest CPG innovates
Inside Nestlé: Rania Abou Samra on crafting the future of food and beverage
What Mondelēz looks for from food tech start-ups
The snacking multinational on what its investment arm wants from tech pioneers
Unilever sets new date for ice cream demerger
A new date has been announced for The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s demerger and share consolidation
Barry Callebaut revenue up 49% despite rapid sales decline
Barry Callebaut’s full-year earnings reveal a sharp drop in volumes but a surge in revenue. What does this mean for the chocolate industry and its customers?
Twinings and Kingsmill owner ABF could spin off food business
The company may separate its fashion business from food
Nestlé bets on start-ups for GLP-1 innovation
The multinational hopes external innovation can help support consumers through weight loss and maintenance phases
Amid the scandals, is Nestlé’s partial water sale in jeopardy?
Nestlé wants to sell off part ownership of Perrier, San Pellegrino, Vittel and others. Does ‘Watergate’ put these plans on shaky ground?
Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey - How chocolate giants are coping with price hikes
The largest players in food are making bold decisions in an effort to boost growth
Danone’s east-meets-west strategy for gut health and longevity
Modern science drives Danone’s innovations, yet the company is also looking to ancient traditions around the world to understand how different cultures nurture gut health
Mondelēz’s travel retail playbook: A blueprint for sweets and snacks success
Travel retail is no longer just about luxury - confectionery is taking off. Discover how Mondelēz is turning airports into brand-building playgrounds
Hershey Q3 earnings: Sales rise but profits plunge amid cost pressures
The confectionery giant beat expectations in Q3, but soaring costs and shrinking profits reveal deeper industry troubles
Danone’s playbook in the GLP-1 arena: 3 key moves
The dairy giant is working behind the scenes to develop more products for GLP-1 users
Ben & Jerry’s pro-Gaza ice cream blocked by directors
If Ben & Jerry’s can’t make a ‘Peace for Palestine’ flavoured ice cream, co-founder Ben Cohen will make it himself
Mondelēz toys with price cuts as choc sales melt
The snacking multinational is dealing with high cocoa prices
Protein and creamers hold back Danone in Q3
Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America
Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: The big CPG shake-up continues
From Nestlé’s mass layoffs to Kraft Heinz mega demerger, global CPGs are making bold moves to survive shifting consumer demands and financial pressure
What Unilever can learn from Froneri’s success in ice cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s biggest global rival has gone from strength to strength in the face of market challenges – here’s how the Nestlé co-owned company drives growth
Mars Food and Nutrition has a new strategy - it wants to be star of the show
How does a food business that’s synonymous with sides and sauces move to the centre of plate?
Can Nestlé bounce back? New CEO charts bold path to revive growth
Philipp Navratil is shaking things up at Nestlé, but can he restore the company’s fortunes and inject much-needed growth?
Novonesis develops new flavours with Noma, one of the world’s top restaurants
An ingredient supplier and a world-renowned restaurant - two traditionally separate players in the food supply chain - are joining forces in an unexpected collaboration
Hellmann’s and Knorr show food still has life at Unilever
Despite major moves away from categories like plant-based meat and ice cream, food remains central to Unilever’s business